three-dog night en · NOUN
Etymology
An Inuit saying, used to indicate a low temperature during the night, and during very frigid temperatures, one would require three sled dogs in the igloo to keep oneself warm.
Meanings
- (dated, idiomatic) A very cold night.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| three dog night | alternative | lexicographic | |
| three-dog nights | Number=Plur | lexicographic |